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An amazing food platter featuring a variety of cheeses, meats, fruits, and crackers arranged aesthetically.

Classic Amazing Food Platter with Charcuterie & Easy Art

Enjoy a stunning and delicious charcuterie board with a variety of cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and spreads. Perfect for entertaining, this platter is both easy to assemble and a feast for the eyes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • large wooden board, slate, or platter
  • Small bowls/ramekins

Ingredients
  

Platter Base & Bowls

  • 1 large wooden board, slate, or platter

From the Dairy

  • 3-5 varieties of assorted cheeses e.g., brie, cheddar, parmesan

Cured Meats

  • 2-3 types of cured meats e.g., prosciutto, salami, soppressata

Carbohydrates

  • Assorted crackers & bread e.g., water crackers, multigrain crackers, baguette slices

Fresh Fruit

  • Fresh fruits e.g., grapes, strawberries, blueberries, fig slices, apple slices

Dried Fruit

  • Dried fruits e.g., apricots, figs, cranberries

Nuts

  • Nuts e.g., almonds, walnuts, pistachios

Olives & Dips

  • Olives black and green
  • Dips/Spreads e.g., honey, fig jam, whole-grain mustard, hummus

Garnish

  • Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
  • Small bowls/ramekins

Instructions
 

Start with the Staples

  • Begin by placing your large platter, small bowls, and various cheeses, ensuring even spacing.

Arrange the Meats

  • Creatively fold or roll cured meats, arranging them in clusters near the cheeses.

Add Crackers and Bread

  • Fan out crackers and strategically place bread slices in the remaining gaps to create visual interest.

Integrate Fruits

  • Weave fresh fruits like grapes and berries throughout the board, filling gaps and adding color.

Fill in with Smaller Bites

  • Scatter dried fruits and nuts in empty spaces, tucking them around other items for texture and abundance.

Add Dips and Spreads

  • Fill small bowls with dips like honey or jam and place them near complementary items.

Garnish for Art

  • Tuck in fresh rosemary sprigs, especially around cheeses or fruits, for an artistic touch.

Step Back and Adjust

  • Review your platter to ensure it is balanced and visually appealing, then make any necessary adjustments.

Notes

This platter is highly customizable. Feel free to use your favorite cheeses, meats, and fruits. For a truly stunning presentation, aim for a variety of colors, textures, and heights. Don't overcrowd the board; leave a little breathing room for individual items to shine, then fill in the gaps as you go.